Match Report
| Le Mans | Le Mans |  |  | OGC Nice | OGC Nice | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Alec Ferguson | A. Ferguson |  | 70 | G |  | 1 | | G | 71 |  | Jean-Christophe Macé | J. Macé | |||||||||
| Edgar Riga | E. Riga |  | 67 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 76 |  | Eric Hermann | E. Hermann | |||||||||
| Gary Power | G. Power |  | 61 | D |  | | 3 | | D | 76 |  | Jaime Costa | J. Costa | ||||||||
| Fernando Bakari | F. Bakari | | 59 | D | | 4 | | D | 68 | | Alex Meiklejohn | A. Meiklejohn | |||||||||
| Dagui Rubil | D. Rubil | | 69 | M | | 5 | | M | 74 | | Dominique Deroin | D. Deroin | |||||||||
| Alex El Khanchaf | A. El Khanchaf | | 69 | M | | 6 | | M | 66 |  | Juan Navarro | J. Navarro | |||||||||
| Johan Mayer | J. Mayer | | 65 | M | | 7 | | | M | 63 | | Marcel Hamed | M. Hamed | ||||||||
| Younes Pontal | Y. Pontal | | 63 | M | | 8 | | M | 62 |  | Giovanni Paramatti | G. Paramatti | |||||||||
| Vikash Mboma | V. Mboma | | 71 | A | | 9 | | A | 78 | | Steve Inia | S. Inia | |||||||||
| Kodjo Joseph | K. Joseph | | 66 | A | | 10 | | A | 69 | | Remi Pontal | R. Pontal | |||||||||
| Aloisio Dordevic | A. Dordevic | | 58 | A | | 11 | | A | 67 | | Marcel Birnbaum | M. Birnbaum | |||||||||
| Silvio Sadane | S. Sadane | | 67 | G | | 12 | | G | 67 | | Oscar Herrera | O. Herrera | |||||||||
| Lars Rohrschneider | L. Rohrschneider | | 65 | G | | 13 | | A | 61 | | Paolo Dehu | P. Dehu | |||||||||
| Christian Altomare | C. Altomare | | 59 | M | | 14 | | M | 60 | | Alexander Valenconi | A. Valenconi | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at MM Arena where Le Mans play host to OGC Nice. A crowd of 18,397 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Le Mans and OGC Nice are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Rafik Congo.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Le Mans and OGC Nice are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Rafik Congo.
0.00
0-0OGC Nice kick off the first half!
2.53
0-0Alex El Khanchaf flicks a high pass forward to Aloisio Dordevic who brings the ball neatly under control. Aloisio Dordevic plays a scrappy one-two with Kodjo Joseph and stumbles forward towards the goal... Aloisio Dordevic comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
3.22
0-1Dominique Deroin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Remi Pontal. Remi Pontal whips in a cross ball towards Steve Inia. Steve Inia knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
8.21
0-1Eric Hermann catches Vikash Mboma on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Vikash Mboma stretches but gets up unharmed.
9.12
Giovanni Paramatti brings the ball forward. Giovanni Paramatti knocks in a cross ball towards Marcel Birnbaum. With a superhuman jump, Marcel Birnbaum connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
14.11
0-1Eric Hermann hacks Vikash Mboma from behind! The referee warns Eric Hermann to calm down! Vikash Mboma stretches but gets up unharmed.
15.26
Dominique Deroin threads a neat ball through to Remi Pontal. Remi Pontal tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
18.08
Fernando Bakari flicks a high pass forward. Dagui Rubil holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dagui Rubil hits a low pass to Kodjo Joseph. Kodjo Joseph controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it rises well off target!
22.04
Seeing a gap ahead, Edgar Riga plays the ball forward to Johan Mayer. With some swift thinking, Johan Mayer plays the ball forward to Vikash Mboma. Vikash Mboma plays a scrappy one-two with Aloisio Dordevic and stumbles forward towards the goal... Vikash Mboma looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's there!! Jean-Christophe Macé has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
26.57
1-1Alex Meiklejohn makes a probing pass to Marcel Hamed. Marcel Hamed knocks the ball to his team mate, Remi Pontal. Remi Pontal knocks in a cross ball towards Marcel Birnbaum. Marcel Birnbaum jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Alec Ferguson gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
27.12
Eric Hermann kicks a strong pass forward to Marcel Hamed. Marcel Hamed advances with the ball. Marcel Hamed shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Alec Ferguson manages to gather it.
32.22
Remi Pontal barges into Fernando Bakari. Remi Pontal is shown the yellow card! Fernando Bakari stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.26
Giovanni Paramatti makes a beautiful solo run. Giovanni Paramatti edges inside the box! Giovanni Paramatti rockets a shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
38.58
1-2Johan Mayer threads a neat ball through to Kodjo Joseph. Kodjo Joseph knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jaime Costa.
40.54
Alex El Khanchaf barges into Giovanni Paramatti. The referee warns Alex El Khanchaf to calm down! Giovanni Paramatti hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.11
Dominique Deroin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marcel Birnbaum. Marcel Birnbaum whips in a cross ball towards Steve Inia. Steve Inia powers a header at goal. Alec Ferguson manages to gather it.
44.30
Dominique Deroin sees Remi Pontal in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Remi Pontal rushes past Edgar Riga! Some superb footwork from Remi Pontal provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Le Mans appear unchanged since the first half. OGC Nice have changed their lineup with Alexander Valenconi replacing Marcel Birnbaum.
45.00
The whistle blows and Le Mans get the second half underway!
48.49
Marcel Hamed threads the ball through to Remi Pontal. Remi Pontal lofts in a cross ball towards Steve Inia. Steve Inia knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
49.44
Jaime Costa clumsily knocks into Aloisio Dordevic. Jaime Costa is shown the yellow card! Aloisio Dordevic hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.13
1-3Younes Pontal deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Aloisio Dordevic. Aloisio Dordevic deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Vikash Mboma but the linesman indicates offside!
53.50
Marcel Hamed flicks the ball to his team mate, Remi Pontal. Remi Pontal edges inside the box! Remi Pontal muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
59.26
Vikash Mboma clumsily knocks into Alex Meiklejohn. The referee calls over Vikash Mboma and warns him to calm down! Alex Meiklejohn runs off the knock.
60.55
1-3Le Mans have made a substitution with Silvio Sadane replacing Vikash Mboma .
66.15
Alex Meiklejohn threads a neat ball through to Marcel Hamed. Marcel Hamed passes the ball forward to Steve Inia. Steve Inia shoots from 25 yards. It's there!! Alec Ferguson has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
69.19
Johan Mayer advances with the ball. Johan Mayer shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
72.46
Jaime Costa catches Aloisio Dordevic on the ankles. The referee calls over Jaime Costa and warns him to calm down! Aloisio Dordevic stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.39
OGC Nice have made 2 substitutions with Oscar Herrera replacing Alex Meiklejohn and Paolo Dehu replacing Eric Hermann .
78.47
Dagui Rubil flicks the ball to his team mate, Kodjo Joseph. Kodjo Joseph knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
81.23
1-4Dominique Deroin makes a probing pass to Alexander Valenconi. Alexander Valenconi knocks in a cross ball towards Steve Inia. Steve Inia makes a deft header. The ball strikes Edgar Riga's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
82.31
1-4Giovanni Paramatti takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Some world-class footwork from Remi Pontal provides some space. He unleashes a blazing shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
83.46
Edgar Riga kicks a strong pass forward to Dagui Rubil. Dagui Rubil flicks a high pass forward. Aloisio Dordevic holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Aloisio Dordevic shoots from 25 yards but it's a woeful effort!
90.00
Fernando Bakari threads a neat ball through to Younes Pontal. Younes Pontal flicks a high pass forward. Aloisio Dordevic controls it well on his chest. Aloisio Dordevic finds some space and shoots from distance but Jean-Christophe Macé reads it well. Nice keeping!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Vikash Mboma 22 | Steve Inia 3, 66 Giovanni Paramatti 34 Remi Pontal 44 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Alec Ferguson (GK)
7
2. Edgar Riga (DEF)
6
3. Gary Power (DEF)
6
4. Fernando Bakari (DEF)
6
5. Dagui Rubil (MID)
6
6. Alex El Khanchaf (MID)
6
7. Johan Mayer (MID)
6
8. Younes Pontal (MID)
6
9. Vikash Mboma (ATT)
7
10. Kodjo Joseph (ATT)
6
11. Aloisio Dordevic (ATT)
6
12. Silvio Sadane (GK)
6
13. Lars Rohrschneider (GK)
0
14. Christian Altomare (MID)
0
1. Jean-Christophe Macé (GK)
6
2. Eric Hermann (DEF)
5
3. Jaime Costa (DEF)
5
4. Alex Meiklejohn (DEF)
6
5. Dominique Deroin (MID)
7
6. Juan Navarro (MID)
6
7. Marcel Hamed (MID)
7
8. Giovanni Paramatti (MID)
8
9. Steve Inia (ATT)
9
10. Remi Pontal (ATT)
8
11. Marcel Birnbaum (ATT)
6
12. Oscar Herrera (GK)
6
13. Paolo Dehu (ATT)
6
14. Alexander Valenconi (MID)
6